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YR05 HGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,468 mi
Last recorded54,468 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 HGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 54,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 54,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split/worn

Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 51,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,285 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Recommend attention to parking brake, requirements just met.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,072 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,269 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 28,249 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,650 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear wiper blade split/worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,543 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall slightly cracking.

Pass 28 May 2010 16,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 12,316 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r brakes have slight bind, recommend strip/clean a.s.a.p

Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 8,860 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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YR05 HGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR05 HGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR05 HGZ registered?

YR05 HGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YR05 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 HGZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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